Japan

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering

By Editors | 03/07/2025

The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Trials Machine Learning to Predict Credit Downgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025

The FSA is using loan-level and macro data to build an early-warning model for borrower downgrades, citing potential for supervisory use.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

By Editors | 02/07/2025

Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.